Acupuncture Clinic Sydney

How can an acupuncture clinic in Sydney help?

According to Chinese medicine theory, the body’s Qi (or energy) flows through the body along specific pathways (meridians) and connects the body’s tissues with internal organs. Imbalances in this energy such as blockage or weakness can cause pain, disease, or a range of different symptoms. Your Newtown acupuncture consultation includes a careful and detailed assessment so that your treatment will consist of a specific set of points along these meridians, stimulated to promote a clear flow of energy which leads to better health. An acupuncture point may be selected to treat a problem at its local area, or because of its specific effect on the internal organ that’s connected to the meridian. Your treatment may also include some cupping, moxibustion, electroacupuncture or massage depending on the nature of your condition and our experience of what works best.

An acupuncture clinic in Sydney will also treat underlying energy imbalances so recurrence is less likely.

Acupuncture also offers maintenance treatment for chronic disorders to promote a more comfortable way of living. It can be used as a form of preventative medicine because energy imbalances can be treated before disease emerges and manifests.

How many treatments?

The number and frequency of your acupuncture in Newtown depends on various factors, including the duration and severity of the condition, your age, constitution and the desired outcome.

Your practitioner, Tanya Newton, is concerned with all aspects of your health - your body, mind and emotions. Details of your medical, surgical and family history are highly relevant, as are your lifestyle, exercise habits, diet and work. The look and geography of your tongue and the characteristics of your pulse are an important part of the diagnosis. They give Tanya more information about what is going on inside your body.

What does acupuncture treat?

An acupuncture clinic in Sydney can help to treat pain. Research indicates that acupuncture works by reducing inflammation, improving micro-circulation, stimulating endorphin release (the body’s own pain killing chemicals), and calming the nervous system.

Acupuncture has been found to be helpful in alleviating symptoms of a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. While it is not possible to provide a complete list of possible benefits and conditions treated here, there is a growing body of research evidence supporting the use of acupuncture for a variety of health conditions. Here are some of them:

Gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation and irritable bowel (1)(2)

This treatment should produce a very mild sensation in the form of a dull ache, a heavy sensation or a sensation of movement. This is a sign the needle is in place and is doing its work.

The feeling is often described as relieving, relaxing, and even enjoyable, not unlike a deep massage. It is not uncommon for patients to become relaxed enough that they fall asleep.

The needles are extremely fine so insertion does not give the same sharpness or “sting” that an injection or blood test does. It’s rare for patients to experience any discomfort from acupuncture, and thanks to the fineness of the needles, it’s more common to barely feel them at all.

(1) Comparison of electroacupuncture and medical treatment for functional constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28630049